GORDON J. TUCKER
Sept. 28, 1919 - Dec. 29, 2009

SALEM - Gordon J. Tucker, 90, passed away Tuesday. Born in Pitt, Minn., he grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School.

After retiring from the State Department, he returned to Salem in the late 1970's. He was a ham radio enthusiast, enjoyed tennis and archery.

He was preceded by his parents and siblings. Gordon is survived by his nieces and nephews.

No services will be held and private interment will be at Belcrest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Virgil T. Golden Funeral Service.

Published in StatesmanJournal on January 1, 2010